Test directory: MTHFR Mutation Analysis

Ordering Code6185
Test NameMTHFR Mutation Analysis
AliasMethylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase
C677T & A1298C mutation
MTHFR Gene Analysis
Preferred SpecimenWhole Blood
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerWhole Blood in ACD-B (Yellow)
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsFor optimal specimen, draw a full 6 mL EDTA tube.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: 2 Weeks
Frozen: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen, Specimen older than stability limits
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyReal-Time PCR
Insurance Pre-Authorization UNIVERSITY HEALTH ALLIANCE

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 25, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
MTHFR Mutation AnalysisALLSee report.